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Why are young people taking to the streets across Europe? The common demands and hidden worries behind violence
Youth-led demonstrations have erupted across Europe over the past month. What do these marches have in common?
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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
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China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
The unprecedented number of empty seats at the fifth plenum – a symbol of expulsions – serve as a symbol for the scale of the purges under Xi Jinping China expelled a record number of officials from the Chinese Communist party (CCP) as it concluded a major political gathering, which saw an unprecedented number of empty seats indicating the scale of the purges under Xi Jinping. A record 33 members were expelled at this week’s fifth plenum, a gathering of top officials that takes place roughly once a year. Continue reading...
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Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix
Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.
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The Documentary Podcast
The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army
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Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
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Health
Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
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Health
I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.
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International
China pressured Mbappe to apologize, but many still don't know what he said
Mbappe's remarks about a "Chinese leader" sparked outrage, but online censorship has left many people unclear about what happened.
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How can I increase my activity level without exercising deliberately?
Sporadic daily activities are showing a powerful role in protecting health, and the effect is surprising. It helps us burn more calories, lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, and even reduces the risk of death.
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Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.
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Dramatic clifftop rescue of bride and groom-to-be
A romantic walk after agreeing to tie the knot turns into a 150m rope rescue off the Irish coast.
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